Festive French seats are live for travel between Dec 14 to early Jan* – book in advance to save! Ho, ho, gooo…

Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Lucerne to Sonthofen

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

Eurostar
SNCF

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

What customers say about Trainline

Read real reviews from real users

Trustpilot
  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Lucerne to Sonthofen

How to travel from Lucerne to Sonthofen by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Lucerne to Sonthofen? Look no further.

There are around 18 trains per day running between Lucerne and Sonthofen, which usually take 7 hours to complete the 97 miles (157 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 44 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Sonthofen from Lucerne, you'll just need to make 3 changes along the way. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with DB, ÖBB or SBB, as these are the main train operators on this route.

You can save money on train tickets from Lucerne to Sonthofen if you book in advance. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, read on for timetables (including first and last train times), FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Trains to Sonthofen from Lucerne

First train

00:51

Last train

23:35

Departure stationLucerne
Arrival stationSonthofen
Journey time

From 4h 44m

Distance

97 miles (157 km)

Frequency

18 trains per day

Changes

3 changes

Train and bus operators

SBB CFF FFS, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Lucerne to Sonthofen?

Want to know more about your journey from Lucerne to Sonthofen? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I travel from Lucerne to Sonthofen?

You can get from Lucerne to Sonthofen by train in 7 hours and 0 minutes on average, with the fastest journeys taking just 4 hours and 44 minutes. Check out our Journey Planner for more details.

How long does the train from Lucerne to Sonthofen take?

The average journey time by train between Lucerne and Sonthofen is 7 hours and 0 minutes, with around 18 trains per day running on this route. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Lucerne and Sonthofen by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Lucerne to Sonthofen is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Can you take a train directly from Lucerne to Sonthofen?

No, there are no direct train services from Lucerne to Sonthofen. Travelling from Lucerne to Sonthofen by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What are the train times from Lucerne to Sonthofen?

Check out the next trains departing from Lucerne to Sonthofen for Tuesday 14th October 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
07:3512:194h 44m, 3 changes
09:3514:194h 44m, 3 changes
11:3516:194h 44m, 4 changes
11:3517:155h 40m, 3 changes
13:3518:194h 44m, 3 changes
14:0919:195h 10m, 4 changes
15:3520:485h 13m, 3 changes
17:3522:485h 13m, 4 changes
18:0904:2010h 11m, 6 changes
18:3505:3010h 55m, 5 changes

SBB, Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB trains from Lucerne to Sonthofen

You can travel from Lucerne to Sonthofen on SBB, Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB trains. When you search for times and tickets, we might also show you some other options with multiple connections or operators if they’re available.

The Swiss rail network is operated by SBB. SBB train ticket prices are based on travel and not on the type of trains. You will find available return tickets (standard price, one way or round trip), Multiple journey tickets (for six individual trips on a pre-determined itinerary) and the City-Ticket (including a one-day transportation pass from the city of departure or arrival).

More information

Photo: JoachimKohlerBremen, under licence CC BY-SA 4.0

The Deutsche Bahn Group is owned by the German State and controls the majority of rail traffic in Germany as well as in many border regions of the country. Every year, Deutsche Bahn transports several million passengers and many stations in Germany are served exclusively by DB trains, including the ICE, IC and EC fleet.

More information

ÖBB is the major railway company for Austria, subdivided into several subsidiaries, responsible for certain areas of transport, such as long distance and local transport, the operation of postal buses and the transport of goods. Railjet is ÖBB's high-speed train, which travels at speeds of up to 143 mph (230 km/h) and connects the main Austrian cities with Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy.

More information

How do I find cheap train tickets from Lucerne to Sonthofen?

If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.

1. Book in advance

The price of train tickets from Lucerne to Sonthofen starts at § one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Most train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months ahead of time, so if you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find cheaper tickets.

2. Be flexible with your travel times

If you can, consider travelling outside of 'peak hours' (generally between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays) as many train companies increase their ticket prices during these commuter times.

3. Buy a rail pass

If you're visiting multiple locations on your trip, buying a rail pass can be cheaper than buying individual tickets. We're official retailers of Interrail Passes that are valid for travel within one country or multiple countries across Europe.

4. Choose a slower or connecting train

On some busier routes, you might have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have some extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare.

5. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts

Many train companies in Europe will often run sales on tickets throughout the year or offer discounts to senior/youth/group travellers, so keep an eye out!

6. Take a night train

Save on accommodation and use the night to travel by sleeper train to your next destination.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

§Some train companies may not offer any Advance ticket types or cheaper deals for early bookings. On rare occasions, train companies may choose to release special offers closer to the date on last-minute or late-release tickets. This is dependent on the individual train operating company you travel with.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link